‘Duster’ Songs HBO Max: Complete Soundtrack from the Serie

Set against the sunbaked backdrop of the 1970s American Southwest, Max’s original series “Duster” delivers a thrilling blend of crime, character, and atmosphere. Created by Emmy-winner J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, this eight-episode drama premiered on May 15, 2025.

Duster follows Jim (Josh Holloway), a skilled getaway driver whose life is upended when Nina (Rachel Hilson), the FBI’s first Black female agent, arrives in town. Determined to bring down a powerful and dangerous crime syndicate, Nina enlists Jim’s help, pulling him into a high-stakes battle that tests their grit, loyalty, and survival instincts. As the syndicate’s grip tightens, the duo faces escalating threats, complicated loyalties, and the ever-present dangers of the criminal underworld.

Duster Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 1 – S01E01

• Come and Get It – 3rd Avenue Blues Band
• Money – Sonics
• Hot Pants, I’m Coming, I’m Coming – Bobby Byrd
• I Just Want To Celebrate – Rare Earth
• Masterpiece – Clarence Reid
• Boom Boom – John Lee Hooker
• Tell Me Dear- The Five Satins
• Did You – Morrie Morrison Orchestra & Alice Hauser
• De Eso Nada Monada – Ray & His Court
• Hold Me, Hug Me, Rock Me – Gene Vincent
• Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) – The Hollies

Duster Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 2 – S01E02

• Help Me, Pt. 1 – Archie Russell
• I’ve Got the Real Thing – Syl Johnson
• Nine Time Out Of Ten – Ral Donner
• All Right Now – Free
• Can I Get a Witness – Barbara Randolph
• I Got a Feelin’ In My Body – Elvis Presley
• Angels In the Sky – Gene McDaniels
• (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear – Elvis Presley

Duster Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 3 – S01E03

• Hard To Handle – Otis Redding
• I Need Help (I Can’t Do It Alone) – Bobby Byrd
• Luck Be A Lady – Robert Alda & The Guys
• I Gotcha – Joe Tex
• Jungle Fever – Chakachas
• Foxy Lady – Jimi Hendrix
• The World Needs Changin’ – Hanks Jacobs & Don Malone
• I’ll Take You There – The Staple Singers
• Workin’ Man Blues – Merle Haggard & The Strangers
• Castles Made Of Man – Bent Wind
• Take Care Of Your Own Business – Dave Hamilton
• Don’t Worry Me No More – Paula Watson
• You’re No Good – Betty Everett

Duster Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 4 – S01E04

• Medley: Merrie Melodies / Looney Tunes – Warner Bros Studio Orchestra
• Sticky Sue – Mickey Murray
• Hangin’ On – The Cantrells
• Draggin’ the Line – Tommy James & The Shondells
• Oye Como Va? (Hey, How’s It Going?) – Tito Puente
• New Generation – The Universals
• Come With Me – Bang
• Slippin’ Into Darkness – War
• Superfly – Curtis Mayfield
• Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head – B.J. Thomas
• It’s Just Begun – The jimmy Castor Bunch

Duster Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 5 – S01E05

• That’s How It Is – Clarence Reid
• Oogum Boogum Song – Brenton Wood
• How Strong Ia a Woman – Ann Peebles
• I’m Sitting On Top of the World – Bobby Darin
• Proud Mary – Ike & Tina Turner
• America – Simon & Garfunkel

Duster Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 6 – S01E06

• She’s About A Mover – Roy Head
• It’s a Bad situation in a Beautiful Place – Two tons of Love
• It’s a Shame – The Spinners
• No Fun – The Stooges
• I’ll Say It Again – Sweet Linda Divine
• The Payback – James Brown
• Not Too Cool To Cry – Renaldo Domino
• I’m Your Puppet – James & Bobby Purify

Duster doesn’t just look the part-it sounds it, too. The series evocative score is composed by Grammy and Emmy-winning Laura Karpman, known for her work on “American Fiction” and Marvel’s “What If…?” Karpman’s music infuses each episode with tension, soul, and a distinctly ‘70s vibe, seamlessly blending era-appropriate sounds with modern cinematic energy. Her score amplifies the show’s emotional stakes and action sequences, making the Southwest setting feel as alive as its characters.

The first two episodes are written by Abrams and Morgan and directed by Steph Green, an Emmy-nominated talent recognized for her work on “Watchmen” and “The Americans”. The Max series was filmed in Arizona and New Mexico, “Duster” grounds its story in real Southwest locales, employing thousands of local crew and actors to create a world that feels both authentic and immersive.